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Refugees and migrants from eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia have been making their way to European Union countries for many years, with an uptick after the Syrian civil war began in 2011.

But 2015 saw the start of what has been dubbed ‘Europe’s migrant crisis’. This saw over one million migrants and refugees seek safety in Western Europe.

Hundreds of thousands have now settled in countries foreign to them, attempting to rebuild thier lives in what they hope will be their new home, whether temporary or permanent.

And yet, a primary obstacle these people face, many of whom remain in camps across European borders, is language. Whether seeking employment, visiting the doctor’s office, or learning a new skill, the language barrier is major setback.